The average train between Heidelberg and Bochum takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Bochum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Bochum? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Bochum station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Heidelberg to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Bochum is 253.1 km. The road distance is 353 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–180 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.